Take the quiz to find your self-love language, and then return to this list to find ways to begin your practice.
Physical Touch
Let the Earth hold you, by connecting your physical body with the planetary body. Some practices to engage in include:
Grounding / Earthing
Swimming in a natural body of water
Sun-gazing, at either dawn or dusk
Moonbathing under a Full Moon to connect to your wild femininity
Tree-Hugging
Working with wild herbs and plants
Gardening and having your hands in the dirt
Feeling the sensations and textures of the Earth – silky stream water, soft moss, rough tree bark, squishy mud, crunchy autumn leaves
Words of Affirmation
Speak lovingly to yourself, and to the Earth, while engaging in rituals and practices that bring you outdoors.
Singing or humming while in nature
Writing affirmations in a journal while surrounded by nature
Mindful gardening, where you tend to plants, speak to them and to yourself with love
Collecting gratitude stones – find them in nature and write uplifting words on them. You can place them around your home or garden as reminders
Affirmation walks, where you really take notice of the season you’re in, while repeating a loving mantra to yourself
Outdoor mindfulness practice – meditating and deep breathing while in nature
Acts of Service
Practice reciprocity with nature, giving to the Earth and to yourself, for personal and planetary wellbeing.
Planting trees – on your own, through a community program, or by donating to a trusted, local organization
Going for a walk outside to reset your nervous system
Taking care of houseplants or a garden for a gentle energy exchange
Planting an herb or veggie garden that you can nourish yourself from
Participating in a beach or park cleanup
Creating pollinator pathways to help our fuzzy, flighty friends
Giving and Receiving Gifts
The Earth is so abundant and wants us to participate in an intentional exchange with her. Find ways to give yourself gifts from nature.
Foraging
Reciprocity with nature - bringing an offering when out in the woods
Gathering wildflowers to adorn your home
Taking yourself to a botanical garden or sanctuary
Going apple picking or berry picking and making yourself apple sauce or jam
Sustainable maple syrup tapping at a local farm
Collecting fallen autumn leaves and acorns to decorate your harvest table with
Creating an eco-friendly bird feeder for our winged-friends
Quality Time
Spend quality time by yourself in your favourite spots in nature, for an instant mood booster and nervous system regulator.
Forest bathing – quiet, tech-free time spent in nature
Watching the sunset or sunrise
Meditating in nature
Having a picnic outside
Reading under your favourite tree
Going for a hike or gentle walk in a nearby nature area
Visiting a botanical garden or conservation area
Painting or making art, using your local scenery as the inspiration
These mindful, gentle, and soul-nourishing rituals are a way to bring you back into relationship with yourself and the Earth, but in a way that feels the most intrinsic and natural to you, on a deeply personal level.